Program of Inquiry Overview
First Trimester
Theme
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Who We Are
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Title
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Let’s Talk About It
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Central Idea
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People develop strategies to communicate, problem solve, and connect with others.
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Theme
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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Title
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All Our Bags are Packed
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Central Idea
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Exploring different places and global cultures helps us gain knowledge and understanding of others' perspectives.
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Second Trimester
Theme
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How the World Works
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Title
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Don’t Rock the Boat!
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Central Idea
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Outside forces often cause changes in balance and motion.
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Theme
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How We Express Ourselves
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Title
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It’s Raining Books!
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Central Idea
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Authors and illustrators use a variety of ways to express themselves.
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Third Trimester
Theme
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Title
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Village People
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Central Idea
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A community depends on the responsible participation of individuals.
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Theme
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Sharing the Planet
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Title
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It’s Not Easy Being Green
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Central Idea
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Plants and people depend on each other in order to survive.
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